Programs & Retreats

We offer a variety of retreats and programs for individuals, families and groups. Come for a day or a week. Take home a lasting sense of tranquility. Eat delicious, freshly prepared food, wander the forest trails of our extensive grounds, enjoy a treatment at our on-siteWellness Centre, join our community events, or enjoy a good book and tranquility.

Join us for an online offering; develop and strengthen your personal practice at home. Begin or enhance your yoga practice from the comfort of your own home with this online yoga retreat. This is the perfect program for support, structure, and connection with like minded people, virtually. Learn more >>>

Each July and August the Salt Spring Centre offers a 200 hour yoga teacher training program where students are able to live on site or commute. The students practice Asana, Shat Karma, Pranayama, Mudras and Bandhas, Dhyana, Pratyahara, mantra yoga and hand mudras. The program includes theory classes which provide a comprehensive explanation of classical eight-limbed ashtanga yoga and hatha yoga systems. Learn more >>>

Take some personal time for yourself to rejuvenate and recharge at the Centre. Our yoga getaway is the perfect way to relax the mind and body. The getaway includes two nights accommodation, delicious vegetarian meals and a variety of yoga classes to suit all levels in the morning and afternoon. Learn more >>>

Discover the tools that Ayurveda and Yoga have to set yourself up for success with your health and wellness goals for the new year. This experiential retreat in September will be a beautiful balance of learning, laughs, and relaxation. Learn more >>>

Join us in November for our Going Deeper Meditation Retreat – an intensive, small group experience devoted to a deeper level of meditation practice for people who have some knowledge of meditation and yoga. This silent retreat utilizes a darkened, “cave-like” setting, a light diet, meditation, asana, mantra, and more to encourage inward reflection and support of Sadhana. Learn more >>>

The Centre offers the possibility of short stay personal retreats to enable guests to pursue their individual practice of yoga in a peaceful and beautiful environment shared with a small spiritual community.Learn more >>>

The Salt Spring Centre of Yoga hosts many additional workshops and events throughout the year. We host a variety of workshops featuring local and international teachers, as well as hosting a variety of community events. Find out more on our Workshops and Events page. Learn more >>>

Are you interested in becoming part of a spiritual community and deepening your understanding and practice of yoga? If so, our upcoming Residential Karma Yoga Program may be for you! Applications are open for all three 10-week sessions. Learn more >>>

Our 2-week Volunteer Program is perfect for those who are interested in a taste of both living in a community and selfless service. This is a great opportunity for those new to the Centre and for those who are interested in supporting the Centre through service. Applications are now open for various program dates in the spring, summer and fall. Learn more >>>

Held every year in early August, our Annual Community Yoga Retreat is an ideal opportunity for those new to yoga as well as those who wish to rekindle their personal practice. The classes provide focus on the teachings of classical ashtanga yoga. The retreat is open to all ages, families are welcome. Learn more >>>

The Salt Spring Centre of Yoga has many public offerings, which you are welcome to attend. All of these public offerings are free of charge. However, donations are always welcomed and appreciated as the Centre is a non-for-profit organization. Learn more >>>